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Headmaster: Dr Anthony K Wallersteiner, MA (Cantab) PhD  Bursar: R Litherland  Admissions: David Fletcher - Registrar

17 January 2009 - Open Morning, Lower School (13+ entry)   
A Word from the Head

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Set in 750 acres of landscape garden and parkland, founded in 1923 in the former home of the Dukes of Buckingham and Chandos, Stowe School is set in a magnificent and inspiring location. Stowe is essentially a country boarding school of unrivalled beauty, committed to the pursuit of intellectual, cultural and sporting excellence, offering the broadest of facilities.

At Stowe, we identify and develop the individual strengths of each of our pupils, guide and nurture their talent, preparing them for their future. Creativity is prized and academic rigour encouraged.

In September 2007 a new girls’ boarding House opens, with a fourth to follow in due course, building upon Stowe’s success as a co-educational school. We place particular emphasis on our level of pastoral care. Housemasters and Housemistresses and their families, resident matrons and academic tutors are all involved in the life of the House.

At Stowe the best educational environment is created by combining traditional teaching methods with innovative technology. IT is used across all subjects to engage the pupils and enhance, not replace, teaching. With our Tutor system and academic clinics, pupils are encouraged, supported and challenged.

Art, drama, music and sport all play a key part in the education provision and cultural life at Stowe. We are proud of the achievements of our pupils as we provide the basis for them to develop their talents further at University, specialist art, drama or music colleges.

All pupils are encouraged to participate fully in a diverse range of extra-curricular activities and to participate in new pursuits that they might not otherwise have considered. There are so many different activities - sporting, cultural and creative. Whether it is Polo, the Historical and Literary Societies, Fishing, Golf (on our own 9-hole course), Beagling, Creative Textiles, Clay Pigeon Shooting or the Debating Society, no pupil can ever complain of being bored or not having enough to do.

Stowe offers a wide range of scholarships which may be supported further with bursaries according to financial need. A limited number of fully funded places are available. Scholarships are available to boys and girls demonstrating academic, musical, artistic, creative, sporting talents and all-round ability. Our Scholars are given many opportunities to explore beyond the confines of the curriculum.

Life at Stowe really does stimulate the individual to achieve his or her best.

In 2006, Dr Anthony Wallersteiner, was delighted to have received Tatler's Award for Best Headmaster of a Public School, 2006.

The Good Schools Guide 2007 says "Parents report blissfully happy children." What more could a Headmaster ask?

School details

Age range: 13 - 18

Day pupils: 75 boys and 34 girls

Annual day fees: £18,915 - £18,915

Full boarding pupils: 430 boys and 204 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £25,575 - £25,575

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 505 boys and 238 girls, including 180 boys and 122 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 79 full time and 12 part time

Method of entry: Common Entrance, Entry test or exam, GCSE results, Interview, Report from previous school

Accreditations and affiliations: HMC, ISC

Religious affiliation: Church of England

Teaching languages: English

School facilities
Academic Languages Sport Activities Music Miscellaneous
  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Design technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Government/Politics
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Theology
  • Ancient Greek
  • English
  • English as a foreign or 2nd language
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-country
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial arts
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water sports
  • Cadets - CCF/ACF/ATC etc
  • Canoeing
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama productions
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Fly fishing
  • Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg
  • Public speaking/Debating
  • Riding
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Brass
  • Choir
  • Guitar
  • Jazz
  • Keyboard
  • Organ
  • Percussion
  • Pipe band
  • Singing
  • Strings
  • Woodwind
  • Particular diets
  • Rail/Airport services
  • Significant experience of expatriates' children
  • Significant experience of international students
Scholarships

The school offers: Academic, Art, Music, Financial need, All-rounder, 6th Form, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR

  % pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 98%
  % pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
21 courses are offered for age 18 exams
98% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

Special needs

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